Class

Scale

Percentage (Mark)

Language (60% )

-accuracy & appropriateness of vocab and grammar

-range of vocab and grammar

-use of complex sentence structures

-accuracy in characters & punctuation

Content and communication(40% )

-understanding of the text

- fulfilment of the task

-response to the task

-ideas

-organisation

(-argumentation where applies)

(-appropriate register where applies

First

Excellent 1st

100

Work of original and exceptional quality. Merits special recognition

Exemplary piece of writing

Exemplary accuracy and appropriateness in vocabulary and grammar

Exemplary use of a wide range of vocabulary and grammar

Highly effective use of complex sentence structures throughout

Virtually no mistakes in characters and punctuation

Exemplary understanding of the text

Task fulfilled beyond expectations

Exceptionally sophisticated, original and skilful response to the task

Exemplary ideas

Exemplary organisation

(Where expected,) highly persuasive and effective argumentation

(Where expected,) excellent use of register

94

Exceptional work of the highest quality

Exceptional piece of writing

Exceptionally accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar

Exceptionally wide range of vocabulary and grammar

Effective use of complex sentence structures throughout

Hardly any mistakes in characters and punctuation

Exceptional understanding of the text

Task fulfilled to the highest expectations

Sophisticated, original and skilful response to the task

Exceptional ideas

Exceptional organisation

(Where expected,) highly persuasive and effective argumentation

(Where expected,) excellent use of register

High 1^st

High Mid 1st

88

82

Very high quality work

Outstanding piece of writing

Outstanding accuracy and appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar, with only a small number of minor errors

Outstanding range of vocabulary and grammar

Appropriate use of complex sentence structures throughout

Only a few mistakes in characters and punctuation

Outstanding understanding of the text

Task fulfilled fully and effectively

Very clear and appropriate response to task with some originality

Outstanding ideas

Outstanding organisation

(Where expected,) coherent and effective argumentation

(Where expected,) excellent use of register

Low Mid 1^st

Low 1st

78

74

Very high quality work

Excellent piece of writing

Excellent accuracy and appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar with occasional minor mistakes.

Excellent range of vocabulary and grammar

Generally complex sentence structures are used appropriately

Appropriate use of complex sentence structures

Only occasional mistakes in characters and punctuation

Excellent understanding of the text

Task fulfilled fully

Clear and appropriate response to task

Excellent ideas

Excellent organisation

(Where expected,) coherent and sufficiently effective argumentation

(Where expected,) excellent use of register

Upper Second (2.1)

High 2.1

68

Very good piece of writing

Very good accuracy and appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar

There are some errors including isolated cases of a few major mistakes. But generally they don’t impede the intended meaning

Very good range of vocabulary and grammar

Complex sentence structures are attempted and well executed

Most characters and punctuation are correct.

Very good understanding of the text

Very good fulfilment of all aspects of the task

Clear response

Very good ideas

Very good organisation

(Where expected,) coherent and well-developed argumentation

(Where expected,) very good use of register

Mid 2.1

65

Good piece of writing

Good accuracy and appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar

There are some errors, including some major mistakes. But in most cases, intended meaning is clear

Good range of vocabulary and grammar

Complex sentence structures are attempted and generally well executed

Most characters and punctuation are correct

Good understanding of the text Generally good fulfilment of all aspects of the task, or very good fulfilment of most aspects of the task

Clear response

Some very good ideas

Good organisation

(Where expected,) coherent and sufficiently developed argumentation

(Where expected,) very good use of register

Low 2.1

62

Mostly good piece of writing

Mostly good accuracy and appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar

There are some errors, including some persistent minor mistakes and some more major mistakes. But in most cases, intended meaning is still recognisable

Good range of vocabulary and structures

Complex sentence structures are attempted but not always executed competently

Most characters and punctuation are correct

Mostly good understanding of the text

Good fulfilment of most aspects of the task

Reasonably clear response

Good ideas

Mostly good organisation

(Where expected,) coherent argumentation with some development

(Where expected,) good use of register

Lower Second (2.2)

High 2.2

58

Adequate piece of writing

Adequate accuracy and appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar There are a noticeable number of errors. Most of them are minor, but some may be serious enough to affect meaning in parts. Simple structures are used reasonably correctly, but complex structures tend to be erroneous

Range of vocabulary and structures is somewhat limited but adequate for the communication

Although there are some mistakes in characters, they are largely still recognizable. The punctuation is adequate.

Adequate understanding of the text

Reasonable fulfilment of many aspects of the task

Most of the main points are addressed and expanded, but others are developed in a partial or simple manner

Reasonable ideas

Adequate organisation

(Where expected,) largely coherent and supported argumentation

(Where expected,) Satisfactory use of register

Mid 2.2

55

Mostly adequate piece of writing

Mostly adequate accuracy and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary

There are a significantly noticeable number of errors. Intended meaning can be difficult to understand in some parts. Simple structures are often used correctly, but complex structures are often erroneous

Range of vocabulary and structures is somewhat limited and simple

Although there are some mistakes in characters, they are largely still recognizable

Mostly adequate understanding of the text

Adequate fulfilment of the task

Many of the main points are addressed. However some of them are developed in an unclear or insufficient manner

Mostly adequate ideas

Mostly adequate organisation

(Where expected,) coherent and supported argumentation

(Where expected,) Satisfactory use of register

Low 2.2

52

Adequate piece of writing

Accuracy and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary is satisfactory, but limited

There are a very significantly noticeable number of errors. and some are so serious that intended meaning is unclear in some parts. Simple structures are often used correctly, but complex structures are often erroneous.

Range of vocabulary and structures is limited and this affects the depth of communication.

Although there are some mistakes in characters, they are largely still recognizable.

Reasonably adequate understanding of the text

Satisfactory fulfilment of the task but with some limitations.

Many of the main points are addressed but overall somewhat in an unclear or simple manner.

Some adequate ideas.

Satisfactory organization with some lack of clarity

(Where expected,) reasonably coherent and partially supported argumentation

(Where expected,) Satisfactory use of register.

Third

High 3^rd

Mid 3^rd

Low 3^rd

48

45

42

Work of limited quality

Limited piece of writing

Limited proficiency in accurate and appropriate use of grammar and vocabular

Grammatical mistakes are frequent, which impede comprehension in many parts

The range of vocab and structures are fairly limited. Over all it tends to use more simple vocab and structures

Only occasional attempts to use some complex vocab and structures, but attempts are often unsuccessful

Mistakes in writing characters are evident.

Limited understanding of the text

Limited fulfilment of the task

Partial response

Main points are addressed in a limited or minimum way

Or some parts may be reasonably well expressed, but other parts are omitted or barely mentioned

Limited organisation

Ideas and reasons are presented, but not in a coherent manner

Inconsistencies in register

Fail

High Fail

38

Work does not meet standards required for the level. Evidence of study and demonstrates some knowledge and skills.

Unsatisfactory piece of writing

Unsatisfactory accuracy and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary

Most sentences contain errors and the number of errors makes comprehension difficult.

Vocabulary and structures used tend to be simple.

Unsatisfactory understanding of the text

Unsatisfactory response

Response is attempted, but unsuccessfully

Some of the main points may be mentioned, but they are inadequately or unclearly expressed

Unsatisfactory organisation

Generally incoherent and/or irrelevant argument

Inappropriate register

Fail

32

Work is significantly below the standard required for the level.

Very unsatisfactory piece of writing

Inadequate accuracy and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary

Some evidence of study and skills acquired, but subject to very serious omissions and errors.

Vocab and structures are very simple and erroneous. It is difficult to understand even the gist

Inadequate understanding of the text

Very unsatisfactory response

Response is attempted, but incompletely and unsuccessfully

Inadequate organisation

Some ideas are presented but there is no logical development

25

12

Poor quality work well below the standards required for the level.

Wholly unsatisfactory piece of writing

Low Fail

Occasional recognizable words and sentences but they make little sense

Little evidence of grammatical/lexical competence

Or not enough language to assess

Failed response

Most task elements missing.

Wholly inadequate grasp of the main issues.

Zero

Zero

0

Work of no merit OR Absent, work not submitted, penalty in some misconduct cases

Work of no merit OR Absent, work not submitted, penalty in some misconduct cases